Westside Animal Hospital
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Wellness Visits
Besides the physical examination, the yearly wellness visit gives you a chance to speak with the doctor about concerns or questions that you may have. It is the perfect opportunity to discuss your pet’s overall health — especially if your pet is being treated for a medical condition. The doctor can bring you up to date on new treatments, tests, or products that may be of benefit to your pet.
The wellness visit is also a good time to:
Update any necessary vaccinations
Pick up heartworm preventative
Refill prescription medication
Perform routine laboratory tests (fecal parasite analysis or bloodwork)
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Common Problems of Adult Pets
Obesity/overweight
Skin disease and allergies
Ear or eye disease
Endocrine disease
Tumors or lumps
Intestinal parasites
Dental disease